Pork and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves
Pork and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves - A Delicious Mediterranean Delight!
Looking for a scrumptious Mediterranean dish that's easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than Pork and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves! This dish is a perfect blend of savory pork, fluffy rice, and tangy grape leaves, all wrapped up in a neat little package.
To make this dish, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
To serve 4-6 people, you'll want to use about 20-25 grape leaves. Start by rinsing the grape leaves and patting them dry. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, uncooked rice, chopped onion, parsley, mint, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
To stuff the grape leaves, lay one leaf flat on a cutting board or work surface, shiny side down. Place a small spoonful of the pork and rice mixture in the center of the leaf, near the stem end. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll the leaf up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
Once all the grape leaves are stuffed, arrange them in a large pot or Dutch oven, seam side down. Pour enough water over the grape leaves to cover them by about an inch. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the grape leaves for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the pork is no longer pink.
When the grape leaves are done, remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and arrange them on a platter. Serve them warm or at room temperature, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired.
The Pork and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves are a perfect appetizer or main course for any Mediterranean-themed meal. The dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of savory pork, fluffy rice, and tangy grape leaves. The appearance of the dish is also quite appetizing, with the neat little packages of stuffed grape leaves arranged on a platter. And the taste? Simply divine! The flavors of the pork, rice, and herbs meld together perfectly, while the tangy grape leaves add a delightful zing to the dish.
Type of dish: Appetizer/Main Course
Main ingredients: Pork, Rice, Grape Leaves
